The Government has noticed that many person have not obtained enrolment certificate and paid Profession Tax through they are liable to pay the Profession Tax. To encourage these persons to get themselves enrolled under profession tax Act,

ANS. Govt. of Maharashtra has declared an Amnesty Scheme for the persons who have not obtained enrolment certificate yet. Government has decided to take stringent action against the defaulters after the scheme is over. This is the last chance given by Government before initiation of action.

2. What is the period of Amnesty Scheme?

ANS. Period of Amnesty Scheme is from 1st April, 2016 to 30th Sept, 2016.

3. Is Amnesty available for those persons who are already having PT-EC number?

ANS. No, Amnesty Scheme is available only for those persons who have not yet taken PT‑
EC number.

4. Is Amnesty Scheme available for PVT LTD/LTD/Firms.?

ANS. Yes, Only to the extent of PT-EC enrollment and liability thereof, but not for PT-RC
liability.

5. What is the last date for Amnesty Scheme?

ANS. 30th Sept, 2016 is the last date for Amnesty Scheme.

6. Can I avail benefit of Amnesty Scheme after 30th Sept, 2016?

ANS. No, 30th Sept, 2016 is the last date for availing Amnesty Scheme.

7. What benefit do I get from Amnesty Scheme?

ANS. On payment of tax for three years, tax of earlier years, if any, and interest and penalty is fully waived off.

8. Can my Interest & Penalty waived after Amnesty Scheme is over?

ANS. No, You need to apply & pay before 30th Sept, 2016 in order to get benefit under Amnesty Scheme.

Dealers registered under M VAT Act or CST Act whose annual turnover of sales or purchase is rupees 25 lakhs or less

2,000

(III)

Persons owning / running STD/ISD booths or Cyber Cafes, other than those owned or run by Government or by physically handicapped persons;

1000

(IV)

Permit holder of

a)

three wheelers goods vehicle, for which such vehicle

750

b)

any taxi, passenger car, for each such vehicle;

1000

c)

goods vehicles other than those covered by (a);

1500

d)

trucks or buses for each such vehicle;

1500

(V)

Co-operative Societies engaged in any profession, trade or calling,-

a)

District level Societies

750

b)

Handloom Weaver Co-operative Societies;

500

(VI)

All others

2500

11. Iam Farmer by Profession, am I eligible for Amnesty Scheme?

ANS There is no profession tax on farmer.

12. I am Doctor/Engineer/Advocate/C.A by Profession, am I eligible to pay Profession tax?

Yes, You have to pay Profession tax @Rs. 2500 p.a., Even if you are in Profession from ANS last 8 years, you need to pay only tax amount for last 3 year. Rest of the tax, Interest & penalty is waived under Amnesty Scheme